Atawhai Tibble is a Wellington-based leader with Ngāti Porou, Tūwharetoa, and Ngāti Raukawa ancestry. He brings expertise in cultural capability development, community engagement, and Māori impact measurement. His law degree, experience in Māori social and economic development, and passion for music and performing arts all underpin his refreshing and energetic approach. Atawhai proudly incorporates te ao Māori and other perspectives in collaborative mahi and solutions.

Atawhai has held senior leadership positions across Wellington, including at the Ministry for Social Development, The Social Wellbeing Agency, Statistics NZ, and the NZ Treasury. He also has extensive experience in building organisational cultural capability and has provided support to NZ Rugby, the NZ Law Society, Audit NZ, Inland Revenue, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Department of Conservation.